ES-FBV-3C

For Commercial and Industrial Applications

Job Name Job Location Engineer Approval Contractor Approval Contractors P.O. No. Representative

Series FBV-3C, FBVS-3C

2-Piece, Full Port, Brass Ball Valves
Sizes: 1/4" 4" (8 100mm)
Series FBV-3C 2-piece, full port, brass ball valves are used in commercial and industrial applications for a full range of liquids and gases. They feature a bottom-loaded blowout proof stem, virgin PTFE seats, thrust washer, and adjustable stem packing gland, stem packing nut, chrome plated brass ball, brass adapter, and steel handle.
FBV-3C FBVS-3C* FBV-3C-TH

Approvals
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Features
 ertified to NSF/ANSI standard 61/8 C CSA approved threaded valves only 1/4" 3" (15 80mm)  UL/FM approved threaded valves 1/2" 2" (15 50mm)  UL Listed solder valves 1/2" 2" (15 50mm)  Fluorocarbon elastomer stem O-ring prevents stem leaks  Adjustable stem packing gland  PTFE stem packing seal, thrust washer, and seats Bottom loaded blowout proof stem  Machined chrome plated brass ball  Valves comply to MSS-SP-110 standard 
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/ " 3" (8 - 80mm) FBV-3C / " 1" (15 - 25mm) FBV-3C-TH Certified to NSF/ANSI standard 61/8* / " 3" (15 80mm) FBVS-3C / " 1" (15 25mm) FBVS-3C-TH Certified to NSF/ANSI standard 61/8* *Domestic cold water at 73F (23C)
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/ " 2" (15 50mm) FBV-3C UL/FM approved / " 1" (15 25mm) FBVL-3C-TH / " 2" (15 50mm) FBVS-3C UL Listed / " 1" (15 25mm) FBVS-3C-TH

approved

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Models
FBV-3C: / " 4" (8 100mm) with threaded connections FBVS-3C: 1/2" 3" (15 80mm) with solder connections FBV-3C-TH: 1/2" 1" (15 25mm) tee handle with threaded connections

Gas Approvals (Threaded Valves Only)

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/ " 3/8" (8 10mm)

 ASME B16.33, CSA

1/2 psig, 5psig, (14, 34 kPa) 

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@ -40F to 125F (-40C to 52C)

FBVS-3C-TH: 1/2" 1" (15 25mm) tee handle with solder connections

/ " 2" (15 50mm) ASME B16.33, CSA

Pressure Temperature
Temperature Range: -40F to 400F (-40C to 204C)

Pressure Ratings
FBV-3C : / " 2" (8 50mm)
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1/2 psig, 5psig, and 125psig (14, 34 and 862 kPa)  @ -40F to 125F (-40C to 52C)

21/2" 3" (65 80mm)

 ASME B16.38, CSA
1/2 psig, 5psig, and 125psig (14, 34 and 862 kPa)  @ -40F to 125F (-40C to 52C)

 600psi (41 bar) WOG, non-shock 150psi (10.3 bar) WSP  2 / " 4" (65 100mm) 400psi (27.5 bar) WOG, non-shock 125psi (8.6 bar) WSP
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Specifications
Approved valves shall be 2-piece full port design constructed of a forged brass body and end adapter. Seats and stem packing shall be virgin PTFE. Stem shall be bottom loaded, blowout proof design with fluorocarbon elastomer O-ring to prevent stem leaks. Valve shall have chrome plated brass ball and adjustable packing gland. Threaded valves 1/2" 3" (shall be CSA approved to 1/2, 5, and 125psig (14, 34 and 862 kPa), UL/ FM approved and certified to NSF/ANSI standard 61/8. Solder valves to be UL listed and certified to NSF/ANSI standard 61/8. Valve sizes 1/4" 2" (8 80mm) shall be rated to 600psi (41 bar) WOG non-shock and 150psi (10.3 bar) WSP. Valve sizes 21/2" 4" (65 100mm) threaded, shall be rated to 400psi (27.5 bar) WOG non-shock and 125psi (8.6 bar) WSP. Valve sizes 21/2" 3" (65 88mm) solder shall be rated to 400psi (27.5 bar) WOG non-shock and 125psi (8.6 bar) WSP. Valve shall be a Watts Regulator Company Series FBV-3C (threaded) or FBVS-3C (solder).

FBVS-3C : 1/2" 2" (15 50mm)

 600psi (41 bar) WOG, non-shock 150psi (10.3 bar) WSP 21/2" 3" (65 80mm)  400psi (27.5 bar) WOG, non-shock 125psi (8.6 bar) WSP
*This valve is designed to be soft soldered into lines without disassembly, using a low temperature solder to 420F (216C). Higher temperature solders may damage the seat material. NOTE: Apply heat with the flame directed AWAY from the center of the valve body. Excessive heat can harm the seats. After soldering, the packing nut may have to be tightened.

Watts product specifications in U.S. customary units and metric are approximate and are provided for reference only. For precise measurements, please contact Watts Technical Service. Watts reserves the right to change or modify product design, construction, specifications, or materials without prior notice and without incurring any obligation to make such changes and modifications on Watts products previously or subsequently sold.

Materials
A
A

A B C D E F G H I J J
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Temperature Pressure

B
B

FBV-3C

C D E F G H
C D E F G H

FBV-3C-TH

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/ " - 1"

I
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K J L

K
K

J
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L
L

A. Handle Nut Zinc plated carbon steel B. Handle Assembly  Zinc plated carbon steel with vinyl insulator C. Packing Nut Brass D. Stem Packing Virgin PTFE E. O-ring Fluorocarbon elastomer (FKM) F. Thrust Washer Virgin PTFE G. Stem Machined Brass H. Tag Cardboard, Mylar coated both sides I. Body Forged Brass J. Seats Virgin PTFE K. Ball Chrome plated brass L. Adapter Forged Brass

Dimensions Weights
H C
C H

H1
H1

H C I
I

H1 C I I L FBVS-3C-TH
Weight L1 mm in. mm lbs. kg.

C
C

I
I

L FBV-3C
L

L1
L1

FBVS-3C
Dimensions H H1 mm in. mm in. in.

L FBV-3C-TH I
L mm in.

Size (DN) in.

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C mm in. mm

8 38 10 12 15 34 20 1 25 114 32 112 40 2 50 212 65 3 80 4 100

Size (DN) in.

113 16 11316 11316 214 258 21316 3316 312 4116 412 538

46 46 46 57 67 71 80 89 104 114 136

37 16 3716 3716 4 414 414 514 6 738 734 958

87 87 87 101 108 108 134 153 187 197 245

- - 3716 4 414 414 5516 6 738 734 -

- - 87 101 108 108 135 153 188 197 -

12 34
1 2 1 2

1 114 114 2 212 3 4

12.9 12.9 12.9 19.2 25.5 31.9 38.0 50.9 63.6 76.3 101.6

13 4 134 11516 2516 21316 3316 312 418 5516 6116 7716

45 45 50 59 72 81 88 105 134 154 189

- - 2116 21116 314 31116 414 5516 614 738 -

- - 52 68 83 94 108 135 158 185 -

0.4 0.4 0.4 0.8 1.2 1.8 2.6 3.7 7.1 11.3 17.7
Weight

0.2 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.5 0.8 1.2 1.7 3.2 4.7 8.0

FBV-3C-TH and FBVS-3C-TH

Dimensions C mm in. mm in. H mm in. H1 mm in.
1 2 3 4

L mm in. mm in.

L1 mm lbs. kg.

1 2 3 4

15 20 1 25

19 16 2 218

39.6 50.9 53.9

31 8 338 338

79.3 85.7 85.7

31 8 338 338

79.3 85.7 85.7

12.9 19.2 25.5

115 16 2516 21316

50 59 72

21 16 21116 314

52 68 83

0.4 0.8 1.2

0.2 0.3 0.5

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